OK. I have the Dynavin, and have read all of the forums, even solved some of the common problems. Worst $800 I have ever spent. Now I'm worried about selling my 2006 325i with the Dynavin installed because the Dynavin is so crappy. All it is really good for is a radio and even that is debateable. Unfortunately my wife threw out the original BMW parts taken out to install the Dynavin when cleaning out the garage. Either keep your original BMW radio installed or get the Kenwood, pure and simple. The Dynavin is a real PofS (no translation needed). If you are a real idiot and want to look stupid, buy the Dynavin. Your wife will be more than happy to constantly b***tch about the choice. I can guarantee that she will never see the Dynavin as a smart move...Of course, if you are not married, maybe your friends will be a little more forgiving (LOL).

I am considering installing the Kenwood DNX6990HD in my 2009 BMW E90. I am concerned that I may lose the vehicle's warning chimes after the install. Is this true? If so, is there a way to retain the chimes and is there a thread that will help show how to do this? I want to try and keep as many of the vehicle's original functions as possible.

To do this, you have to retain the factory head unit. I put mine in the trunk below the floor board

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Originally Posted by Italiano514

I am considering installing the Kenwood DNX6990HD in my 2009 BMW E90. I am concerned that I may lose the vehicle's warning chimes after the install. Is this true? If so, is there a way to retain the chimes and is there a thread that will help show how to do this? I want to try and keep as many of the vehicle's original functions as possible.

That's why I started this thread. It is the biggest joke I have ever experienced as a consumer. How in the world they can sell these units and stay in business is beyond my comprehension

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Originally Posted by dennis11bmw

OK. I have the Dynavin, and have read all of the forums, even solved some of the common problems. Worst $800 I have ever spent. Now I'm worried about selling my 2006 325i with the Dynavin installed because the Dynavin is so crappy. All it is really good for is a radio and even that is debateable. Unfortunately my wife threw out the original BMW parts taken out to install the Dynavin when cleaning out the garage. Either keep your original BMW radio installed or get the Kenwood, pure and simple. The Dynavin is a real PofS (no translation needed). If you are a real idiot and want to look stupid, buy the Dynavin. Your wife will be more than happy to constantly b***tch about the choice. I can guarantee that she will never see the Dynavin as a smart move...Of course, if you are not married, maybe your friends will be a little more forgiving (LOL).

Get the Kenwood.. it's not a bad piece of equipment. at least you will be happy and it is definitely an upgrade for a would be buyer from no nav at all

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Originally Posted by dennis11bmw

OK. I have the Dynavin, and have read all of the forums, even solved some of the common problems. Worst $800 I have ever spent. Now I'm worried about selling my 2006 325i with the Dynavin installed because the Dynavin is so crappy. All it is really good for is a radio and even that is debateable. Unfortunately my wife threw out the original BMW parts taken out to install the Dynavin when cleaning out the garage. Either keep your original BMW radio installed or get the Kenwood, pure and simple. The Dynavin is a real PofS (no translation needed). If you are a real idiot and want to look stupid, buy the Dynavin. Your wife will be more than happy to constantly b***tch about the choice. I can guarantee that she will never see the Dynavin as a smart move...Of course, if you are not married, maybe your friends will be a little more forgiving (LOL).

I did the same thing. I got a new bezel from an outfit in germany and put my climate controls on top of the kenwood. It's not as convenient for looking at nav but it looks so much better and the bezel putting the climate controls on top is much better looking and the whole install looks factory.

My son has the car at college.. i'll take a pic sometime

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I wanted the unit above climate controls. But my installer insisted that it will look more stock if its below the climate controls. I trusted him and agreed to it and i think he did a good job. As the block tapers down, the unit fits better below the climate controls

And for navigation....Yes, it is indeed too low to be looking at it while driving. But i hardly look at it..because the voice instructions are clear and accurate, i dont really have to look at th screen to find out directions.

Thanks for letting me pick your brain on this issue. I have been researching the heck out of this and it seems that your way is the most logical way to install this unit.

I have just taken apart the side panels in the trunk in an attempt to identify my amplifier but to my shock, NO AMP! Could it be that my radio is powering all the speakers on its own? Would BMW have placed the amp elsewhere? I am stumped......I just wanted to see if the amp was a logic 7 or not so I can determine whether or not the install would be possible.

The amp is located inside the HU. I had my head unit mounted in the trunk

steve

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Originally Posted by Italiano514

Thanks for letting me pick your brain on this issue. I have been researching the heck out of this and it seems that your way is the most logical way to install this unit.

I have just taken apart the side panels in the trunk in an attempt to identify my amplifier but to my shock, NO AMP! Could it be that my radio is powering all the speakers on its own? Would BMW have placed the amp elsewhere? I am stumped......I just wanted to see if the amp was a logic 7 or not so I can determine whether or not the install would be possible.

Steve, I appreciate your time in helping me get better informed. I am now more comfortable about choosing the Kenwood unit. Until I stumbled onto your original post, I was considering the Dynavin unit!.....Thanks for setting me straight! Time to get the ball rolling!

I did the same thing. I got a new bezel from an outfit in germany and put my climate controls on top of the kenwood. It's not as convenient for looking at nav but it looks so much better and the bezel putting the climate controls on top is much better looking and the whole install looks factory.

My son has the car at college.. i'll take a pic sometime

Great thread ... about to do this upgrade on my E90. One question about your newer bezel. Do you have the name of the company or a link?

Great thread. Read it just because when I had dnx6990 in '06 325i... but now I had it installed in a '11 328i and can't find a constant power source for yellow wire from head unit in vehicle so I have to go through the initial setup screen every time I restart vehicle... Anyone know where a constant 'hot' source is located... possibly in fuse box or anywhere???

HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. FINAL STEP FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION.

I had the same problem but I quickly solved it. I used the constant for the cigarette lighter in the ashtray. Works perfectly. Before you do this, just make sure that the outlet works when the car is off and the the key fob is out.